How do I calculate the cycle time required to meet the desired output rate of 50

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How do I calculate the cycle time required to meet the desired output rate of 50 units per hour?

What is the theoretical minimum number of work stations required to meet the desired output rate of 50 units per hour?

Draw a precedence diagram for this procuct.

Asssign taks to work centers using the longest task time rule.

Task   task time (sec)   immedieate predecessor(s)

a         25                          --

b         20                           a

c         35                           b

d         40                           b

e         28                           b

f          25                           c,d,e

g         12                           f

Explanation / Answer

ycle time required to meet the desired output rate of 50 units per hour

CT = OT/D = 60 / 50 = 1.2 minutes = 72 seconds (maximum cycle time)

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